Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises—remember vibrating belts or sauna suits?

I’m a fitness editor and marathon runner, but I have a higher risk of osteoporosis than most people my age, as I also have coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition, where the body’s ...

Once bone density is lost, it cannot typically be rebuilt, but you may be able to prevent further loss. Calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise and managing medications, are important for bone ...

Growth plates are areas of cartilage found at the ends of long bones. They play a role in the bone growth of children and teens. An injury to a growth plate can affect the development of a bone. While ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...

Bone broth contains protein and nutrients that benefit muscles. However, protein powder may have a more direct impact on muscle building and recovery.